Missouri State Tax Commission

The Missouri State Tax Commission is an administrative agency under the direction of three commissioners, who are appointed by the governor and approved by the senate. The commission is responsible for the uniform and equitable assessment of all taxable tangible property in the state. It has a staff of appraisers, technicians and hearing officers located in Jefferson City, Mo., and throughout the state. The commission measures the accuracy of assessments in each county and works with assessors to promote an accurate and fair assessment program. It conducts seminars and training sessions for assessors and their staffs. It also hears taxpayers' appeals from the local boards of equalization and is responsible for the statewide assessment of the property of railroads, airlines, pipelines, electric and telecommunication companies.